Sony SA-VE345 Operating Instructions

A
Micro Satellite Speaker System
SA-VE345
4-244-848-11(1)
Surround (Right)
E
English
Owner's Record
About this manual
The model and serial numbers are located on the
rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the The SA-VE345 is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting
space provided below. Refer to them whenever of two front speakers, two surround speakers, one center
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital
product. Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital etc.,
and is thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies.
Model No. SA-VE345
* "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Serial No.
Dolby Laboratories.
WARNING
Precautions
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
On safety
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
• Before operating the system, be sure that the operating
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
voltage of the system is identical with that of your local
And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
power supply.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
cord, pull the cord by grasping the plug. Never pull
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
the cord itself.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the system,
unplug the system's power cord and have the system
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On operation
• Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous
wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the
system.
• If the polarity of the speaker connections are not
correct, the bass tones will be weak and the position of
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the various instruments obscure.
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
• Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker
voltage" within the product's enclosure
terminals may result in a short-circuit.
that may be of sufficient magnitude to
• Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
damaging the speaker system.
• The speaker grille cannot be removed. Do not attempt
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
to remove the grille on the speaker system. If you try
the presence of important operating and
to remove it, you may damage the speaker.
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
The volume level should not be turned up to
•
literature accompanying the appliance.
the point of distortion.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
If you encounter color irregularity on a
expressly approved in this manual could void your
nearby TV screen
authority to operate this equipment.
This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it
Note to CATV system installer:
to be installed near a TV set. However, color
irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's
sets.
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
If color irregularity is observed...
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
c Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
30 minutes.
cable entry as practical.
If color irregularity is observed again...
CAUTION
c Place the speakers further away from the TV set.
Use of this applicance with some systems may present a
shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any units which
If howling occurs
have the following marking located near output.
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the
WARNING: HAZARDOUS ENERGY!
amplifier.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
On placement
CAUTION • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, — Extremely hot or cold
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE — Dusty or dirty
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
— Very humid
BLADE EXPOSURE.
— Subject to vibrations
— Subject to direct sunlight
ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S. registered mark.
• Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially
As ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Sony
treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining
Corporation has determined that this
or discoloration may result.
product meets the ENERGY STAR ®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
On cleaning
Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution or water. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
2003 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Subwoofer Center
Front (Right) Front (Left)
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3.5 m 3.5 m
3.5 m
(11.5 ft.) (11.5 ft.)
(11.5 ft.)
FRONT
Amplifier
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R L
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WOOFER OUT CENTER R L
SURROUND
10 m 10 m
(32.8 ft.) (32.8 ft.)
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Surround (Left)
F
Foot pads
Hooking up the system
Connect the speaker system to the speaker output
terminals of an amplifier.
Make sure power to all components (included the
subwoofer) is turned off before starting the hook-up.
HookupA
Usually, connect by this method.
This configuration is used when the amplifier is
connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or other
video devices.
HookupB
Try this configuration instead of "HookupA" when
there are no jacks on the amplifier for a subwoofer.
An optional specified speaker cord (2.5 m 2)(8.2 ft.
is necessary when connecting this way.
Notes (C)
• Make sure the plus (+) and the minus (–) terminals on
the speakers are matched to the corresponding plus (+)
and minus (–) terminals on the amplifier.
• Be sure to tighten the screws of the speaker terminals
securely as loose screws may become a source of noise.
• Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between
bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause
a short-circuit.
• For details regarding the connections on the amplifier
side, refer to the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.
Tip
Black or black striped wires are minus (–) in polarity, and
should be connected to the minus (–) speaker terminals.
Positioning the speakers
Location of each speaker (D)
Each speaker should face the listening position. Better
surround effect will result if all speakers are set at the
same distance from the listening position.
Place the front speakers at a suitable distance to the left
and right of the television.
Place the subwoofer on either side of the television.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of the TV set.
The placement of surround speakers greatly depends on
the configuration of the room. The surround speakers
may be placed on both sides of the listening position A
or behind the listening position B.
Setting the speakers
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom
four corners of the center speaker, front speakers, and
surround speakers (
Setting the center speaker (F)
Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set, making
sure it is completely level.
Setting other speakers (G)
For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers,
use the optional WS-FV10D or WS-WV10D speaker stand
(available only in certain countries).
Tip
The height of the front speakers should be adjusted to
about the center of the TV screen (
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3.5 m 3.5 m 2.5m (8.2 ft.)
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(11.5 ft.) (11.5 ft.)
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2.5m (8.2 ft.) R R
FRONT
SPEAKER SPEAKER
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Amplifier
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CENTER R L
SURROUND
10m 10m
(32.8 ft.) (32.8 ft.)
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Surround (Right) Surround (Left)
G
WS-FV10D
Foot pads
WS-WV10D
(for surround speakers)
Setting the amplifier
When connecting to an amplifier with internal multi
channel decoders (Dolby Digital, DTS**, etc.), you should
use the setup menus for the amplifier to specify the
parameters of your speaker system.
See the table below for the proper settings. For details on
the setting procedure, refer to the manual that was
provided with your amplifier.
Select Micro Satellite Position if a Sony amplifier
provides it.
When "Hookup A" is used
(Speaker setup)
For Set to
Front speakers SMALL
)
Center speaker SMALL
Surround speakers SMALL
Subwoofer ON (or YES)
When "Hookup B" is used
(Speaker setup)
For Set to
Front speakers LARGE
Center speaker SMALL
Surround speakers SMALL
Subwoofer OFF (or NO)
If you use the amplifier with adjustable crossover
frequency, it is recommended to select 150 Hz (or close to
this figure) as the crossover frequency for your front,
center, and surround speakers.
** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Listening to the sound (
First, turn down the volume on the amplifier. The
volume should be set to minimum before you begin
playing the program source.
1
Turn on the amplifier and select the
program source.
2
Press POWER on the subwoofer.
The ON/STANDBY indicator on the
subwoofer lights up green.
3
Play the program source.
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Power turns on and off automatically
(J)
power on/off function
When the subwoofer is on (i.e, the ON/STANDBY
indicator lights up green) and there is no signal input for
a few minutes, the ON/STANDBY indicator changes to
red and the subwoofer enters power saving mode. While
in this mode a signal is input to the subwoofer, the
subwoofer automatically turns on (auto power on/off
function).
To turn this feature off, slide the POWER SAVE switch
on the rear panel to OFF.
H
).
Note
If you turn down the volume level of the amplifier too
low, the auto power on/off function may activate,
causing the subwoofer to enter power saving mode.
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3.5 m
(11.5 ft.)
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Subwoofer
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ON/STANDBY indicator
Adjusting the subwoofer (I)
1
Set MODE according to the program
source as follows:
Source
DVD, LD, video cassette
or other video source
MD, CD, cassette tape
or other audio source
2
Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the program
source.
Notes
• Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may
cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such distortion
occurs, turn off those functions.
• To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the
subwoofer volume too high.
• The bass sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode rather
than in MUSIC mode. Therefore, if you change the
mode to MOVIE while listening to some sources that
do not include the bass sound, you may not be able to
get the effect.
Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem with your speaker
system, check the following list and take the indicated
measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest
) Sony dealer.
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There is no sound from the speaker system.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made.
•Make sure the volume on the amplifier has
been turned up properly.
•Make sure the program source selector on the
amplifier is set to the proper source.
•Check if headphones are connected. If they
are, disconnect them.
There is distortion in the subwoofer sound
output.
•Check if any sound-enhancing functions have
been activated on the amplifier. If they have,
turn them off.
— Auto
There is hum or noise in the speaker output.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made.
•Make sure none of the audio components are
positioned too close to the TV set.
The sound has suddenly stopped.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made. Contact between bare
speaker wires at the speaker terminals may
cause a short-circuit.
D
Center
Subwoofer
Front (Left) Front (Right)
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A A
Surround (Left) Surround (Right)
B B
J
LEVEL MODE
MOVIE MUSIC
POWER AUTO
OFF
ON / STANDBY MIN MAX
POWER
SAVE
MODE
POWER LEVEL
Specifications
SA-VE345
For the U.S. model
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
MODE
DISTORTION:
MOVIE
with 8 ohm loads, from 20 - 200 Hz; rated 120 watts per
channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.8%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated
MUSIC
output.
SS-V345 (front and surround speakers)
Speaker system Full range, magnetically
shielded
Speaker units 5.5 11 cm ( 7 / 7 /
32
in.), cone type
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity
Maximum input power: 110 watts
Sensitivity level 85 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range 120 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 89 152
mm (3 5 / 6 4 5 /
8
including front grille
Mass Approx. 890 g (18 lb 5
oz) each
SS-CN345 (center speaker)
Speaker system Full range, magnetically
shielded
Speaker units 5.5 11 cm ( 7 / 7 /
32
in.), cone type
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity
Maximum input power: 110 watts
Sensitivity level 85 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range 90 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 300 81
120 mm (11 7 / 4
8
3 1 / in.), including front
4
grille
Mass Approx. 1,200 g (35 lb 4
oz)
SA-WMS345 (subwoofer)
Speaker system Active subwoofer,
magnetically shielded
Speaker unit Woofer: 20 cm (8 in.),
cone type
Enclosure type Advanced SAW type
Reproduction frequency range
26 Hz - 200 Hz
Amplifier section
Continuous RMS power output
120 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz -
20 kHz, 0.8% THD)
Inputs
LINE IN (input pin jack)
SPEAKER IN (input terminals)
Outputs
SPEAKER OUT (output terminals)
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumptions 90 W
1 W (standby mode)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 392 464
mm (9 1 / 15 1 /
8 2
in.), including front grille
Mass Approx. 13.2 kg
(29 lb 2 oz)
Supplied accessories
Foot pads (20)
Audio connecting cord (1)
Speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32.8 ft) (2)
Speaker connecting cords, 3.5 m (11.5 ft) (3)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
16
115
in.),
8
16
3 /
4
18 3 /
8